Acquisition Overview - Blackstone announced its acquisition of Jersey Mike's Subs, with the deal expected to close early next year [1][2] - The deal values Jersey Mike's at approximately $8 billion, including debt [3] Strategic Intent - The partnership aims to accelerate Jersey Mike's expansion in the U.S. and beyond, as well as enhance its technology and digital transformation efforts [4] - Blackstone's private equity strategy for individual investors will also be involved in the acquisition [4] Leadership and Growth Potential - Jersey Mike's CEO Peter Cancro will continue to lead the company and maintain a significant equity stake [5][6] - The company has over 2,800 locations, with nearly 300 more planned [7] Market Position and Performance - The average unit volume for traditional Jersey Mike's locations is reported at $1.3 million [11] - Blackstone has a history of investing in high-growth franchise businesses, indicating confidence in Jersey Mike's growth trajectory [8] Competitive Landscape - The acquisition comes amid other significant moves in the sandwich chain sector, including Subway's sale to Roark Capital [10]

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When talking about Business Development Companies, Main Street Capital ( MAIN ) is often looked at as the premier BDC in the sector. And for good reason. It also helps they are internally-managed making them more likely to be alignedContributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group. The Dividend Collectuh is not a registered investment professional nor financial advisor and these articles should not be taken as financial advice. This is for educational purposes only and I encourage everyone to ...

A financial researcher and avid investor with a keen eye for innovation and disruption, as well as growth buy-outs and value stocks. Keeping an eye on the pace of high tech and early growth companies, I write about current events and the biggest news surrounding the industry, and strive to provide readers with ample research and investment opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BXSL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...

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The November 6th announcement of Blackstone’s (BX) take-private acquisition of Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) reignited speculation that retail real estate has become a hotbed for M&A activity. Blackstone’s purchase of ROIC comes close on the heels of numerous failed acquisition attempts of Whitestone REIT (WSR), which followed previous successful combinations of Kimco Realty (KIM) with RPT properties and Urstadt Biddle (UBA) with Regency Centers (REG). The obvious question for REIT speculators ...

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A financial researcher and avid investor with a keen eye for innovation and disruption, as well as growth buy-outs and value stocks. Keeping an eye on the pace of high tech and early growth companies, I write about current events and the biggest news surrounding the industry, and strive to provide readers with ample research and investment opportunities.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BXMT either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this ...